Database Administrator

We’re looking for a Database Administrator who doesn’t just keep systems alive; you make them reliable, secure, and ready for what’s next.

At Aviture, we build software that has to work. Government systems, commercial platforms, high-stakes environments where downtime isn’t just inconvenient. It’s unacceptable. That means the data layer matters. A lot. We’re looking for someone who can own that layer end-to-end: from keeping legacy systems stable to helping modern platforms scale.

This role is a part of a remote program, but you won’t be working in a vacuum. You’ll be embedded with delivery teams supporting real programs, starting with a large-scale recruiting system used worldwide. It’s a mix of old and new: an Oracle-backed legacy platform alongside a transition to modern CRM systems like Salesforce. Your job is to keep everything running while helping us move things forward, without breaking what already works.

This isn’t a “set it and forget it” database role. This is hands-on, in the weeds, making sure the foundation holds while everything around it evolves.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing:

• Managing and administering database environments across applications by provisioning, configuring, and tuning for performance that holds up under real use.
• Keeping legacy Oracle systems stable and secure while supporting modernization efforts and system transitions.
• Planning and executing database patching and upgrades without disrupting mission-critical operations.
• Designing and maintaining backup and recovery strategies that actually work when you need them.
• Monitoring database health, performance, and availability, and fixing problems before anyone else notices them.
• Implementing and enforcing database security controls (access, auditing, encryption) in regulated environments.
• Working closely with developers, DevOps, and program teams to make sure data systems support how applications are actually built and used.
• Documenting what matters so that systems are maintainable, auditable, and not dependent on tribal knowledge.

Why You’ll Like It Here:

Aviture is a tech company that actually builds things, and we don’t shy away from complexity. You’ll be working on systems that matter, with people who take ownership and expect you to do the same.

We value autonomy, practical thinking, and people who don’t wait to be told what to fix. There’s not a lot of red tape here, but there is a lot of trust. If you take pride in keeping critical systems running, and making them better over time, let’s build something together that lasts.

Requirements

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience managing production databases where uptime and data integrity actually mattered.
• Active DoD/DoW Secret Clearance is required.
• Security+ CE (IAT Level II) certification.
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle in real-world environments.
• A solid understanding of backup/recovery strategies, system monitoring, and performance tuning—including diagnosing query issues, indexing problems, and resource bottlenecks.
• Experience working in environments with strict security requirements (STIG, RMF, or similar), and a clear understanding of how to implement and maintain compliant systems.
• Comfort with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) to reduce manual work and improve reliability.
• Experience working directly with developers to optimize queries, support data models, and ensure the database supports how the application actually behaves.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database environments (AWS, Azure, etc.) and an understanding of how database management shifts between on-prem and cloud.
• A strong sense of ownership when it comes to data integrity, consistency, and risk, especially in systems that can’t afford to fail.
• The ability to troubleshoot under pressure and make smart decisions when things don’t go as planned.
• Clear communication skills. You can explain what’s happening, why it matters, and what needs to happen next.

Bonus Points If You:

• Have experience supporting large, distributed systems with global users.
• Have worked through system modernization efforts (e.g., legacy to cloud or CRM platforms like Salesforce).
• Are comfortable working across multiple database technologies or cloud environments.

Benefits

• PPO or a High Deductible Health Plan, HSA eligible plan, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Life.
• Generous paid time off that starts accruing on day one.
• Hybrid work environment with quarterly Castaway Week events in the Omaha HQ Office, all expenses paid, from across the country to participate in team-building, collaboration, and fun events.
• Matching 401k with 100% vesting in six months.
• Pick your preferred workstation! Mac? PC? We’ll support you with the tech you need to do your best work.
• Get paid to go to national and international conferences and training, so that you can stay up to date with the latest innovations.
• Flexible work schedules: Work the times that fits your schedule, with all meetings required to be scheduled between 9 am and 3 pm CST.
• Free lunch every Friday and recurring team events for you and your family to enjoy.
• Incentive and bonus pay.
• Opportunities for connection and growth through peer coaching, recurring Lightning Talks to share things we’re passionate about, and a bi-weekly company-wide All Hands.